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<p><i>Mount Sinai Expert Guides: Gastroenterology</i> will provide physicians with an extremely clinical and accessible handbook covering the major GI diseases and symptoms, their diagnosis and clinical management. <br> <br> Perfect as a point-of-care resource on the hospital wards and also as a refresher for board exam preparation, the focus throughout is on providing rapid reference, essential information on each disease to allow for quick, easy browsing and assimilation of the must-know information. All chapters follow a consistent template including the following features:<br> <br> - An opening bottom-line/key points section<br> - Classification, pathogenesis and prevention of disease<br> - Evidence-based diagnosis, including relevant algorithms, laboratory and imaging tests, and potential pitfalls when diagnosing a patient<br> - Disease management including commonly used medications with dosages, when to perform surgery, management algorithms and how to prevent complications<br> - How to manage special populations, ie, in pregnancy, children and the elderly<br> - The very latest evidence-based results, major society guidelines (ASG/ACG/UEGW) and key external sources to consult<br> <br> In addition, the book comes with a companion website housing extra features such as case studies with related questions for self-assessment, key patient advice and ICD codes. Each guide also has its own mobile app available for purchase, allowing you rapid access to the key features wherever you may be.<br> <br> If you specialise in gastroenterology and require a concise, practical guide to the clinical management of GI disease, bought to you by one of world's leading hospitals, then this is the perfect book for you.<br><br>This title is also available as a mobile App from MedHand Mobile Libraries. Buy it now from iTunes, Google Play or the MedHand Store.</p>